Hewlett Packard Enterprise EH970A
HPE StoreEver LTO-6 Tape Drive - 2.50 TB (Native)/6.25 TB (Compressed) - SAS
Key facts
- Part number
- EH970A
- Brand
- Hewlett Packard Enterprise
- Category
- Tape
- Price
- AUD 9,769.10≈ USD 6,798 Reference price (RRP)
- Availability
- On request — ask for a quote
Overview
HPE StoreEver LTO-6 Tape Drive - 2.50 TB (Native)/6.25 TB (Compressed) - SAS - 133.35 mm Width - 1H Height - External - 168.94 MB/s Native - 422.34 MB/s Compressed - Linear Serpentine
HP StoreEver LTO Ultrium Tape Drives represent six-generations of LTO technology capable of storing up to 6.25 TB per cartridge, with HP TapeAssure for manageability, hardware data encryption, HP StoreOpen with LTFS for ease of use at an unprecedented performance. With HP TapeAssure customers can be confident that their data is safe by monitoring drive and media utilization, operational performance and life/health information for drive and media. Data hardware encryption using AES 256-bit provides easy-to-enable security to protect the most sensitive data and prevent unauthorized access of tape cartridges. Linear Tape File System (LTFS) is an open format for storing data on tape that makes LTO-5 and 6 tapes self-describing and file-based. Capable of data transfer rates up to 400 MB/sec, HP's exclusive Data Rate Matching further optimizes performance by matching host system speed to keep drives streaming, thus enabling the fastest tape performance.
Specifications
General
- Host Interface
- SAS
- Buffer
- 512 MB
- Maximum Native Data Transfer Rate
- 168.94 MB/s
- Maximum Compressed Data Transfer Rate
- 422.34 MB/s
- Formats Supported
- LTO-4 (Read)
LTO-5 (Read/Write)
- Product Type
- Tape Drive
Manufacturer Website Address
- Manufacturer
- Hewlett Packard Enterprise
- Product Name
- StoreEver LTO-6 Ultrium 6250 SAS External Tape Drive
- Product Line
- StoreEver
- Brand Name
- HPE
- Recording Method
- Linear Serpentine
- Drive Type
- LTO-6
- Native Storage Capacity
- 2.50 TB
- Compressed Storage Capacity
- 6.25 TB
- Weight (Approximate)
- 8 kg
- Form Factor
- External
- Height
- 225 mm
- Width
- 297.9 mm
- Depth
- 79 mm
- Drive Height
- 1H
- Drive Width
- 133.35 mm
Reference price history
Recorded reference and list prices over time. Not Prology selling prices.
- Latest
- AUD 9,769.10≈ USD 6,798
- Oct 2026
- Lowest recorded
- AUD 9,769.10≈ USD 6,798
- Highest recorded
- AUD 9,769.10≈ USD 6,798
- Recorded
- 2026
- 1 price point
AUD 9,769.10 rrp, recorded
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- What is the Hewlett Packard Enterprise EH970A?
- The Hewlett Packard Enterprise EH970A is a Hewlett Packard Enterprise tape – HPE StoreEver LTO-6 Tape Drive - 2.50 TB (Native)/6.25 TB (Compressed) - SAS - 133.35 mm.
- How much does the Hewlett Packard Enterprise EH970A cost?
- The reference price on record is AUD 9,769.10 (Oct 2026). It is a reference figure, not a selling price — ask Prology for a firm quote.
- Where can I buy the Hewlett Packard Enterprise EH970A?
- It is not listed on the Prology store yet. Prology sources Hewlett Packard Enterprise tapes on request — request a quote and we reply with a firm price and lead time within 1 business day.
- Can I sell a used Hewlett Packard Enterprise EH970A?
- Yes. Prology buys used and surplus Hewlett Packard Enterprise tapes, including the EH970A. Get an offer — sell outright or trade in against your next order.
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